One of Korean Air’s volunteer groups, Sarangnanum – which means to share love – flew to Indonesia to perform its first volunteer activity for 2017. On 23 January 2017, 20 members of the group went to Tondano region in Sulawes, Indonesia, for a week to help the local community. Tondano is a small region located on Sulawesi Island, the 11th biggest island in the world, and approximately 35km away from Manado, the capital city of the North Sulawesi. Most of the residents there rely … [Read more...] about Korean Air volunteer group heads to Tondano, Indonesia
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Singapore Airlines pulling out of Brazil
Singapore Airlines will terminate its South American passenger operations from 20 October this year meaning it will no longer offer cargo belly capacity into the Brazilian market. The carrier says its three times weekly Singapore Changi-São Paulo Guarulhos via Barcelona El Prat service has suffered from poor passenger loads in recent months thereby warranting its closure. Brazil’s economy has been mired in recession resulting in a number of carriers slashing services to the country. In … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines pulling out of Brazil
Korean air announces network changes including a pull-back from Brazil
Korean Air has announced a network realignment in response to what it says is competition in the global aviation market. Commencing December 2016, Korean Air will introduce direct flights to New Delhi, the capital and commercial centre of India. New Delhi is a commercial focus for many Korean and global companies including; Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor, Doosan Heavy Industry, GS Engineering & Construction, Posco, IBM, GE, HP, Google and Yahoo. In addition to … [Read more...] about Korean air announces network changes including a pull-back from Brazil
Korean Air and P&W open world's largest engine test facility in South Korea
One of the world’s largest and most advanced aero-engine test facility has opened in Korea - the Plane-Engine Maintenance Center operated by the Incheon Aviation Tech Co. LTD (IAT), which is a joint venture between Korean Air and aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (P&W). The opening of the ETC (Engine Test Cell), which is the first phase of the ‘Plane-Engine Maintenance Center’ project was celebrated on 8 June. Hanjin Group chairman Cho Yang-ho said: “I appreciate the generous … [Read more...] about Korean Air and P&W open world's largest engine test facility in South Korea
Korean Air and P&W open world’s largest engine test facility in South Korea
One of the world’s largest and most advanced aero-engine test facility has opened in Korea - the Plane-Engine Maintenance Center operated by the Incheon Aviation Tech Co. LTD (IAT), which is a joint venture between Korean Air and aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (P&W). The opening of the ETC (Engine Test Cell), which is the first phase of the ‘Plane-Engine Maintenance Center’ project was celebrated on 8 June. Hanjin Group chairman Cho Yang-ho said: “I appreciate the generous … [Read more...] about Korean Air and P&W open world’s largest engine test facility in South Korea
Korean Air delivers relief goods to earthquake-stricken Japan
Korean Air has provided and transported relief goods to those affected by the earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan. The emergency supplies, including 36,000 liters of mineral water, were loaded onto Korean Air’s flight KE787, which departed on 20 April from South Korea’s Incheon Airport bound for Fukuoka on Japan’s Kyushu Island. Last week’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused significant damage in and around the Japanese city of Kumamoto, leaving more than 200,000 victims injured and displaced from … [Read more...] about Korean Air delivers relief goods to earthquake-stricken Japan
